BumpMe!
Jul 22, 12, 7:12 pm
MissBumpMe! and I recently stayed at the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao for one night and were impressed. To share a glimpse at the rooms, we shot a short video tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1p4_khkKk0
(Please forgive my video pronunciation of Hongqiao, we'd been in transit MLE-SIN-PEK-PVG for about 36 hours and were super tired!)
GETTING THERE
We took a taxi from Pudong Airport late in the evening. The cost was about $40. On our return to Pudong, we took a taxi to the nearby Loushanguan Road subway station and rode line 2 all the way to PVG. This route was so cheap, I don't even know if we broke $10 for two.
THE ROOM
Although we were only in the hotel approximately 12 hours, the quiet comfort of this room helped us maximize our down time. We found serenity among China's controlled chaos, including fresh flowers and a bottle of wine. The layout, warm color scheme, and generous square footage of our room were certainly on par with more expensive hotel competitors in Asia. If we'd stayed longer, I am sure MissBumpMe! would have relished the deep soaking tub with its wide city view.
BREAKFAST
As reported by other members here, the buffet could compete with a Las Vegas mega hotel on breadth. There are options galore. The table service was also great, almost too attentive -- with servers clearing plates before we were actually done. Oh well, we had to go for another round! One minor warning: within 30 minutes or so of closing time, we noticed empty chafing dishes would remain empty. I'd recommend arriving for breakfast early to get the best selection.
ATTRACTIONS
MissBumpMe! was interested in the Pearl City / Pearl Market, which was a short, safe 10-15 minute walk. All we had to do was ask the concierge for directions and a map. Along the way we cruised through a strip of international-themed bars and restaurants. It was funny to be offered a margarita at 11 a.m. -- in China, no less. We figured that area must really come alive at night.
OUR RATE
We booked a pre-paid stay at Hilton.com, paying less than $100 for the night. It was well worth the price.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1p4_khkKk0
(Please forgive my video pronunciation of Hongqiao, we'd been in transit MLE-SIN-PEK-PVG for about 36 hours and were super tired!)
GETTING THERE
We took a taxi from Pudong Airport late in the evening. The cost was about $40. On our return to Pudong, we took a taxi to the nearby Loushanguan Road subway station and rode line 2 all the way to PVG. This route was so cheap, I don't even know if we broke $10 for two.
THE ROOM
Although we were only in the hotel approximately 12 hours, the quiet comfort of this room helped us maximize our down time. We found serenity among China's controlled chaos, including fresh flowers and a bottle of wine. The layout, warm color scheme, and generous square footage of our room were certainly on par with more expensive hotel competitors in Asia. If we'd stayed longer, I am sure MissBumpMe! would have relished the deep soaking tub with its wide city view.
BREAKFAST
As reported by other members here, the buffet could compete with a Las Vegas mega hotel on breadth. There are options galore. The table service was also great, almost too attentive -- with servers clearing plates before we were actually done. Oh well, we had to go for another round! One minor warning: within 30 minutes or so of closing time, we noticed empty chafing dishes would remain empty. I'd recommend arriving for breakfast early to get the best selection.
ATTRACTIONS
MissBumpMe! was interested in the Pearl City / Pearl Market, which was a short, safe 10-15 minute walk. All we had to do was ask the concierge for directions and a map. Along the way we cruised through a strip of international-themed bars and restaurants. It was funny to be offered a margarita at 11 a.m. -- in China, no less. We figured that area must really come alive at night.
OUR RATE
We booked a pre-paid stay at Hilton.com, paying less than $100 for the night. It was well worth the price.